“Medications can help the 1 in 12 people who suffer from alcohol use disorder. But most will never be treated… Those who are at the greatest risk are those who consistently binge drink. And that group is larger than you might think: more than 1 in 12 people in the US have AUD, and it’s likely that figure underestimates the real breadth of the problem.”

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 “While most of the attention is given to the mom’s drinking while pregnant, my team and I focus on male drinking in the weeks and months before conception. Our studies are the first to demonstrate that male drinking before pregnancy is a plausible yet completely unexamined factor in the development of alcohol-related craniofacial abnormalities and growth deficiencies.”

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Please take a moment to check out our campaign for creating an amazing mocktail that is perfect for an alcohol-free pregnancy! Mixologist Mark Meddle creates an alcohol-free option that is far from boring. This season, serve some mocktails so that everyone can join the fun!

 Click HERE, to watch video and get the recipe for The Cosmo-Not!

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 People are not just one thing. As we know, living with FASD can lead to challenges. It can also highlight the unique strengths and positive qualities of those with them. To help explore this topic and provide a living experience perspective on the matter, FASD United has interviewed Marlee, a resilient, wise woman with an FASD who has decided to share her story of adoption, family, and disability awareness.

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CDC is excited to announce the release of new materials for both healthcare professionals and patients to encourage conversations about alcohol use during pregnancy and the use of alcohol screening and brief intervention (SBI).

Click HERE, to view the guide and other resources available for providers! 

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 “CDC has developed graphics and messages in preparation for the upcoming National Birth Defects Awareness Month in January 2024. Use the National Birth Defects Awareness Month hashtags (#EveryJourneyMatters and #BirthDefects). There are example posts in the toolkit with options that you can modify to fit your organization’s mission or individual preferences.”

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